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Make A Difference! Volunteer Abroad in China!
Location: China: Beijing, Chengde, Zhangjiakou
Term: Throughout the year
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: You can arrive any week of the month, any month of the year.
http://www.crosscontinental.org
Garden Dr. Vancouver, B.C. V5N4Y3 Canada
Call Us
Phone: +1-604-700-6096
Description
China is the largest country by landmass in Asia. Over 1.3 billion people live in China. Even though China has maintained a high growth rate (averaged per capita growth of 8.7%) for more than 30 years, there are still 200 million people in China live on less than USD1 a day. Our programs are designed to help the local communities at the same time of providing a rewarding learning and living experience to our volunteers. We have flexible start dates/durations, and customized programs tailored just for you.
Highlights
We have volunteer work placements in both urban and rural China. Most volunteer placements take place in surrounding areas of the capital city Beijing, namely the beautiful town of Chengde and Zhangjiakou.
* Formerly known in English as Peking, Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China. Beijing is one of the six ancient cities in China. Beijing is recognised as the political, educational, and cultural center of the People's Republic of China. More than 140 foreign embassies are located in Beijing.
* Both Chengde and Zhangjiakou are very close to Beijing, about 2 hours drive or a few hours by train. As one of the most famous historic and cultural cities of the nation, Chengde has incredible sceneries. The Mountain Resort and Eight Outer Temples are listed as the world cultural heritage sites, which have made Chengde a famous city worldwide. Zhangjiakou is a real Chinese city, as yet unspoilt by the arrival of Western Tourists. Indeed it was a city closed to foreigners for military reasons until about 20 years ago. Even today there will be very few foreigners. As a result visitors are made very welcome in Zhangjiakou.
Qualifications
* You must be 18 years or over at the start of the program. For participants who are 16-17 years old at the start of the program, it is possible to enroll if the parent or legal guardian gives permission and signs our waiver form to waive our liability.
* You must be able to speak English.
* Medical placement volunteers must have relevant medical training and certification (to be presented on arrival in China).
Intern Types
- Admin (Health Services)
- Psychology
- Sustainable Development
- Social Work
- Women's Studies
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Medicine
- Business Admin, Management
- Education
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Starts at USD 180
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
What is included?
- Arrival Welcome at the Airport or Train Station
- Program Orientation
- Accommodation and Meals
- Volunteer Work Placement
- 24/7 Hotline for On-Site Support
- Regular Cultural/Recreational Activities (Personal spending not included)
What is not included?
- International or Local Transportation Costs (One way local bus tickets in China cost around USD0.2.)
- Medical/Travel Insurance
- Visa Application Costs
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- AIDS
- Business
- Childcare/children
- Community Development
- Community Organizing
- Disability Issues
- Economic Development
- Health Care
- Hospital
- Medicine
- Orphans
- Elderly
- Education
- Handicapped
- Technical Assistance
- Professional Services
- Teaching
- Tutor
- Sports
Age Range
Over 18. For participants who are 16-17 years old at the start of the program, it is possible to enroll if the parent or legal guardian gives permission and signs our waiver form to waive our liability.This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to China
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
48 hoursPost Services Include
- Alumni Network
Cross-Continental Solutions Inc.'s Mission Statement
To make extraordinary volunteer and intern abroad experience universally accessible. We do this by providing programs that Make a Difference to the Global Community, Promote Cross Cultural Understanding, are Customized to Your Needs, have Flexible Work Schedule, and yet are Extremely Affordable (with program fees starting from only USD180).
